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> 914 / 6 conversion 4.3l v6 lv3 Chevy., "I just bought this motor for a swap, what should I expect"
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post Aug 21 2019, 03:24 PM
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"I just bought this motor for a swap, what should I expect"
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post Aug 21 2019, 03:26 PM
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post Aug 21 2019, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(Crisperez8941 @ Aug 21 2019, 02:26 PM) *
what should I expect


Lots of cutting, welding and cursing. Also lots of cash spent by the time you are done.
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The engine looks too high to fit into the engine compartment, but i may be wrong about that ...
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post Aug 21 2019, 03:47 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Lots of ???? grab your wallet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But if it helps you can come on over to take measurements from my LSV8 914.

I'm local to you.

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post Aug 21 2019, 05:12 PM
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Wow that looks like an 11:1 285hp v6... not a bad swap...

Needs lots of radiator...
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post Aug 21 2019, 05:12 PM
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I know pic says lv1, same motor without Active Fuel Management.

Neat motor, I was looking at them for a swap into my Volvo 242.

You can do a standalone with the factory ECU.

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post Aug 21 2019, 05:13 PM
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Wow that looks like an 11:1 285hp v6... not a bad swap...

Needs lots of radiator...


All aluminum so that helps a bunch.
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post Aug 21 2019, 05:14 PM
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post Aug 21 2019, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Aug 21 2019, 04:12 PM) *

I know pic says lv1, same motor without Active Fuel Management.

Neat motor, I was looking at them for a swap into my Volvo 242.

You can do a standalone with the factory ECU.

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Those engines are pretty reliable and powerful.
Also they are pretty cheap. I was able to pick this engine up for $1500
45k miles
Which trans do you recommend
I was thinking of turning the car into a auto what options do I have as far as going with a automatic trans?
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post Aug 21 2019, 05:31 PM
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QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Aug 21 2019, 04:12 PM) *

Wow that looks like an 11:1 285hp v6... not a bad swap...

Needs lots of radiator...

Definitely! Any spots you can recommend me? Thanks for your reply!
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post Aug 21 2019, 06:22 PM
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Is that the motor that revs to 8300?
I considered it but I found a low mileage LS1 with some extra bits for low bucks.
You can go onto YouTube and listen to different exhaust systems for this motor. I personally liked the Borla the best with the X pipe. Sounds V8 at idle the on the top end kind of Ferrari.
Kennedy makes the adapter for several trannys that you can put in there.
You may be able to keep the stock water pump due to the shorter size. The LS1 you need an electric water pump.
Could I get a favor from you? I need the measurement of that motor from the front to the rear of the block. I have had something in the back of my mind for a while (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Is that the motor that revs to 8300?
I considered it but I found a low mileage LS1 with some extra bits for low bucks.
You can go onto YouTube and listen to different exhaust systems for this motor. I personally liked the Borla the best with the X pipe. Sounds V8 at idle the on the top end kind of Ferrari.
Kennedy makes the adapter for several trannys that you can put in there.
You may be able to keep the stock water pump due to the shorter size. The LS1 you need an electric water pump.
Could I get a favor from you? I need the measurement of that motor from the front to the rear of the block. I have had something in the back of my mind for a while (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Thanks for the info brother
Engine should be arriving next week. I'll send those measurements right way once it gets here!
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QUOTE(djway @ Aug 21 2019, 05:29 PM) *

Is that the motor that revs to 8300?
I considered it but I found a low mileage LS1 with some extra bits for low bucks.
You can go onto YouTube and listen to different exhaust systems for this motor. I personally liked the Borla the best with the X pipe. Sounds V8 at idle the on the top end kind of Ferrari.
Kennedy makes the adapter for several trannys that you can put in there.
You may be able to keep the stock water pump due to the shorter size. The LS1 you need an electric water pump.
Could I get a favor from you? I need the measurement of that motor from the front to the rear of the block. I have had something in the back of my mind for a while (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Would this tranny n transaxle be a great fit to go along with that 4.3l motor?


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post Aug 21 2019, 07:31 PM
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Cool motor but its gonna be a tight fit
And (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif). A automatic /with true paddle shift
Would be the cats p.j. ... Might as well really make it special imho
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post Aug 21 2019, 08:51 PM
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The picture you posted looks like a regular domestic type transmission, not a transaxle.

You do know the difference, don't you?

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post Aug 22 2019, 09:16 AM
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Wait for someone to total the new C8 'vette and grab the 8 speed auto.
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post Aug 22 2019, 09:21 AM
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Wait for someone to total the new C8 'vette and grab the 8 speed auto.



Call this guy
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That transmission will not work. As Larmo says, you need a transaxle.

A Subaru WRX or STi trans with 4wd-delete might work - depends on being able to get the drive shafts in alignment with the rear wheels.

There will be lots of fabricating to get anything to work, though. Also, with the auto, I'm thinking the electronics will need to be configured to talk to each other.
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post Aug 22 2019, 01:49 PM
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Use the Boxster 6 speed
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